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Prayers compiled by the Earth Team of the Synod of Victoria and Tasmania (see http://www.victas.uca.org.au/outreach-justice/justice-and-international-mission/about-jim/cath-james for contact details). Prayers include: Earth Day Prayer, Earth Rap, Food Prayer, Gardening God’s Way, What’s Nature, Mum?, Fern Tree Gully National Park, Let Us Be as Children, The Place of Vision, Under Our Feet, Psalm 23 - Antithesis, and Vic/Tas SYNOD 2001 – You are What you Eat – Closing Prayer.

A worship resource on the theme of "Water". Prepared by the Earth Team of the Synod of Victoria and Tasmania (see http://www.victas.uca.org.au/outreach-justice/justice-and-international-mission/about-jim/cath-james for contact details).

A full liturgy and order of service on the theme "Food". Prepared by the Earth Team of the Synod of Victoria and Tasmania (see http://www.victas.uca.org.au/outreach-justice/justice-and-international-mission/about-jim/cath-james for contact details). Service held at Ashburton on 20 October 2002, using the lectionary readings Exodus 33:12-23, 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8, Matthew 22:15-22. Includes a sermon.

A liturgy for a retreat in the highlands in July 2002. Based on the reading Romans 8:18-25. Compiled by the Earth Team of the Synod of Victoria and Tasmania (see http://www.victas.uca.org.au/outreach-justice/justice-and-international-mission/about-jim/cath-james for contact details).

A service of worship for Earth Team volunteers. With aims: (1) worship to strengthen our connection with God and God’s earth, (2) community building, (3) spiritual support and nourishment for Earth Team volunteers. Prepared by the Earth Team of the Synod of Victoria and Tasmania (see http://www.victas.uca.org.au/outreach-justice/justice-and-international-mission/about-jim/cath-james for contact details).

A resource for children about caring for creation, can be used in worship services or in SRE lessons. With thanks to Steve Howes from the Anglican Church in Bathurst for providing this resource.

A series of six lessons for primary school age children, which encourages children to regard different facets of the environment as parts of God’s creation to be respected and cherished as a divine gift. The lessons have a practical, as well as a theological emphasis. They are designed to be used in situations ranging from the schoolroom and Scripture classes to smaller groups. This resource was an ecumenical effort from Anglican, Catholic and Uniting churches.

A series of three Bible studies written by Nola Stewart, member of Castlecrag Uniting Church and St Thomas’ Anglican Church North Sydney. In Study 1 we remember that 'The Earth is the Lord's' and look at ways to practise giving God the glory for the whole of His Creation. In Study 2 we affirm our need to become more closely acquainted with Jesus, in order to renew our attitudes towards God's good Creation. It is He who brings about repentance. In Study 3 we learn dependence on God's Holy Spirit to enable us who are part of Christ's Church to set right any wrongs done in the past to God's amazing world.

The 21st of November is World Fisheries Day. This Day helps in highlighting the critical importance of and threats to the world's fisheries and fish populations. More than two-thirds of the world's fisheries have been overfished or are fully harvested and more than one third are in a state of decline because of factors such as the loss of essential fish habitats, pollution, and global warming. This resource, prepared by Kippax Uniting Church member Jessica Morthorpe, gives a suggested prayer for Sunday 22nd November, and action ideas.

Edition 2 of a series of three Bible studies written by Nola Stewart, member of Castlecrag Uniting Church and St Thomas’ Anglican Church North Sydney. In Study 1 we remember that 'The Earth is the Lord's' and look at ways to practise giving God the glory for the whole of His Creation. In Study 2 we affirm our need to become more closely acquainted with Jesus, in order to renew our attitudes towards God's good Creation. It is He who brings about repentance. In Study 3 we learn dependence on God's Holy Spirit to enable us who are part of Christ's Church to set right any wrongs done in the past to God's amazing world.

Bible studies for Season of Creation 2010 week 2, on the theme "fauna", prepared by Jessica Morthorpe and Steve Coster for Kippax Uniting Church.

Bible study resource, adapted from the Season of Creation 2010 Ocean Sunday study by Norman Habel by Jessica Morthorpe and Steve Coster for Kippax Uniting Church.

Bible studies for Season of Creation 2010 week 3, on the theme "storm", prepared by Jessica Morthorpe and Steve Coster for Kippax Uniting Church.

Bible studies for Season of Creation 2010 week 4, on the theme "cosmos", prepared by Jessica Morthorpe and Steve Coster for Kippax Uniting Church.

This powerpoint presentation introduces the "Caring for Creation Bible Studies", written by Nola Stewart, member of Castlecrag Uniting Church and St Thomas’ Anglican Church North Sydney. The presentation explores humanity's call to care for God's creation, the intrinsic worth of all species, and the need to help make space for all of God's creatures by encouraging smaller family sizes.

Provides suggestions which can be combined to make creation affirming prayers thorughout worship.

The theme for UN World Environment Day 2013 (5th June) is "Think.Eat.Save", focusing on sustainable food production and consumption. These worship resources have been prepared by the Uniting Church, and include biblical and theological reflections, worship resources, all age resources, and action ideas. This year, World Environment Day falls on a Wednesday, but these worship resources can be used at any time.

A liturgy in the Forest, a gathering of the people in creation 2002. Prepared and copyright Garry Deverell. Uses a reading from the Book of Wisdom:7.25 – 8.1. Liturgy provided by the Earth Team of the Synod of Victoria and Tasmania (see http://www.victas.uca.org.au/outreach-justice/justice-and-international-mission/about-jim/cath-james for contact details).

It’s all Sacred Ground (on God’s Earth). A full liturgy for a service of worship held at St David's Uniting Church Abbotsford on 5th Feburary 1999. Uses readings 1 Samuel 3:2-10, and Matthew 8:23-27. Prepared by the Earth Team of the Synod of Victoria and Tasmania (see http://www.victas.uca.org.au/outreach-justice/justice-and-international-mission/about-jim/cath-james for contact details).